In this episode, Paul Gardner discusses how to think about inclusion and opportunity, and the importance of transforming lives through education.

You can access a transcript of this episode using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/5n6krrmd In this episode you will hear the voices of:

Paul Gardner, Senior Lecturer (Education Focused), School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St Andrews. Paul is frequently involved in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience’s outreach activities. Prior to his 1992 arrival in St Andrews, Paul worked in mental health, anti-racism research, and in coal mining.

Catherine Dunford, BSc (Hons) 2007, PhD (2012), Alumni Relations and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Engagement Coordinator, Development, University of St Andrews. Catherine took up this new position in 2022, with the main goal of creating an alumni network that celebrates the ethnic and cultural diversity of St Andrews graduates around the world.

Credits:

Recorded by Jonathan Kemp in the state-of-the-art Laidlaw Music Centre, with thanks to Udayan Meshram.

Audio editing and transcription by Kimberly Rampasan, Class of 2024.

Produced by Catherine Dunford.

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By highlighting the wide range of ethnic and cultural experiences and expertise in the community, we hope to celebrate achievements and, at the same time, provide inspiration for past, present and future students.